Dangerous accident leaves 1. FC Kaiserslautern no peace
Few Days Before the Start of the New Season, 1. FC Kaiserslautern is Far From Normal. Following the Tragic Death of Assistant Coach Peter Miethe Two Weeks Ago in Training Camp in South Tyrol, the Club is Still Training in Seclusion. Coach Markus Anfang Speaks About the Next Steps.
Two weeks after the tragic death of assistant coach Peter Miethe during training camp in South Tyrol, Football-Second Division team 1. FC Kaiserslautern is still training in secrecy. Whether anything will change in the coming weeks is uncertain. "We haven't discussed it yet. But at some point we will have to take a step towards normalcy again," said coach Markus Anfang during the media day at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. "Piet will be buried in the coming week, and we have agreed that we will stay together until that point."
He appealed for understanding from fans and the public. "I hope that will be okay for everyone and that it will be respected. I believe that once the last farewell is behind us, we can train publicly again," said the 50-year-old.
The 62-year-old Miethe, who had worked for the Palatinates for more than 20 years, died in an accident in Malas, Italy. "1. FC Kaiserslautern is in shock. Our hearts are broken," the club announced immediately afterwards and cancelled training, postponed a test game, and suspended training sessions. In addition, the club wrote: "We mourn together with his family and friends for a great man" and asked for "respect for the relatives regarding further inquiries."
This Saturday (13.30 CET) the Palatinates play their last preparatory game of the summer preparation. Third-Division team 1860 Munich visits Fritz-Walter-Stadion for the official season opening. On August 4 (13.30 CET), the FCK starts the new 2. Bundesliga season against promotion winner SSV Ulm. In the DFB Cup, the sensation finalist of the previous year meets third-division team FC Ingolstadt on August 17 (away).
Despite the ongoing mourning, 1.FC Kaiserslautern continues to prepare for their forthcoming games in soccer's second division. Coach Markus Anwegn has expressed that a return to normalcy will be necessary after the funeral of assistant coach Peter Miethe, who tragically passed away during training camp.
Amidst the mourning, 1.FC Kaiserslautern, currently in the Football-Second Division, is preparing for their pre-season game against 1860 Munich, scheduled for this Saturday.
